Pin badges are one accessory that never goes out of fashion. Gaining popularity in the 1960s and 70s, pin badges are a great way to express yourself and your views. You can find a pin badge for anything at all nowadays, and you can find all different types as well.
There are enamel pins, silicone pins, and more, so you can be sure to find one no matter what your preference. However, you might struggle to find the right size pin badge.
Here are our top tips to help you search for the perfect sized pin badge.
What’s Its Purpose?
Firstly, when choosing the size of your pin badge, you need to think about what its purpose is. If it’s to be worn as a fashion accessory, then you might prefer to go smaller so that it can be a subtle addition to an outfit. However, if it’s for a special occasion or is going to be promotional, the bigger the better.
You want whoever is looking at the badge to be able to read it easily without having to come closer or straining their eyes. If your pin badge is supposed to make a statement, you could go for a middle size, as it’s not going to overwhelm your outfit, but it will stand out enough that others will see your message.
Where’s It Going?
Next, you’ll want to consider where you’re going actually to pin your badge. If it’s to go on the lapel of a smart coat, a smaller badge can look complimentary and not stick out too much.
If you’re covering a backpack in badges, designed with your beliefs and statement messages on them, then you can go for any size you want. When creating a collage of pin badges, mixing up the sizes can create a cool unique look too. If the badge is going to be worn for a birthday or hen party, then going for an obnoxiously big one can be a great laugh for you and your friends. However, do take into consideration what they’ll be wearing, as something too big might not fit comfortably for them.
How Often Is It Going To Be Worn?
Another thing to take into consideration is how often you’re going to wear it. If you want to make a bold statement for a one-time event, then there’s no harm in going as big as you can. However, if you’re going to wear it day-to-day, then you might want to tone it down a little.
Similarly, if it’s a novelty badge that will only be worn once, then you can go for a bigger badge. However, if you’re wanting something that can easily fit in amongst your accessories, then it’s a good idea to go smaller.
Most people pin their badges where they can be seen and don’t tend to change them up all that often, so make sure you consider how much wear it’s going to get when deciding on the size.
Choosing the size of your pin badge doesn’t have to be difficult. These simple tips will help you easily decide on which size is best for you and you’ll be able to wear your pin badge with pride.
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